Lorton, VA is located within Fairfax County, Virginia, and has been growing rapidly in recent years. New apartment renters are drawn to Lorton because of it's more affordable apartments and easy access to I-95. The average commute time from Lorton to D.C is about 30 minutes by car. Commuters also have access to the convenient Lorton VRE station, which hosts a farmers market on Sundays. Speaking of food, Lorton has many local restaurants to choose from including: Casa Tequila Bar & Grill, The Corner Q, Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria, Pho Chateau, Tokyo One, Antonelli's Pizza & Subs, Great Harvest Bread Co, Le Thai Cuisine, and Bistro L'Hermitage. Lorton is also home to several great breweries including Fair Winds Brewing Company and Forge Brew Works.
There are many great activities to choose from in Lorton including: Gunston Hall, Workhouse Arts Center, Mason Neck State Park, Pohick Bay Regional Park, Pirate's Cove Water Park, Rivershore Charters, Occoquan Regional Park, and Tamarack Stables.If you are interested in history, Lorton is known for the presence of several historic landmarks such as Pohick Church, Gunston Hall, George Mason's home, Belvoir (William Fairfax's home), Fort Belvoir Army Corps of Engineers Base, The Market, and Cranford Church.
The cost of living in Lorton is 26% higher than the Virginia average and 37% higher than the national average. The median income is $96,481 the median rent value is $2,300. The average school test scores in Lorton are 65% higher than the national average, and 92.1% of students in the area have completed high school. (Renter Statistics Source: www.livability.com and www.areavibes.com)